To amend the charter of the Future Farmers of America, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
James “Jim” Langevin
Sponsor. Representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district. Democrat.
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Feb 21, 2019
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on February 21, 2019.
5 Cosponsors (5 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“House Passes Langevin, Thompson Bill to Modernize FFA”
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Rep. James “Jim” Langevin [D-RI2, 2001-2022]
(Sponsor)
on Jan 22, 2019
“Lucas Praises Signing of the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act”
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Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK3]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 22, 2019
“Latta Applauds Passage of Legislation to Revise Federal FFA Charter”
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Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH5]
on Jan 23, 2019
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 112: National FFA Organization’s Federal Charter Amendments Act
Introduced on Jan 14, 2019. 98% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Jan 10, 2019
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Introduced
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Jan 22, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 21, 2019
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 439 (116th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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